The Process
How It Works
Selling your home for a flat $5,000 fee is simpler than you think. Here's exactly what happens from start to close.
What's Included in Your $5,000 Flat Fee
MLS Listing
Full MLS entry with professional photos and complete property details. Use of reverse prospecting makes sure your home reaches matched buyers on day 1.
Syndication to Major Sites & Boosted Advertisements
Automatic distribution to Zillow, Realtor.com, and more. Use of targeted advertising to make sure your home is in front of as many buyers as possible.
Professional Photography
High-quality professional photos that make your home stand out and attract serious buyers.
Offer Review & Negotiation
We review every offer with you and help you negotiate the best possible terms to meet your goals.
Contract & Paperwork
All required Minnesota real estate contracts, disclosures, and closing documents handled for you.
Closing Support
We stay with you through closing day to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Understanding the Commission Structure
In a traditional home sale, sellers typically pay around 6% of the sale price in total commission. That breaks down as roughly 3% to the listing agent (the agent representing you, the seller) and 2.5–3% to the buyer's agent (the agent representing the buyer).
Sell for Less MN replaces only the listing-side commission. Instead of paying 3% to a listing agent, you pay a flat $5,000 — regardless of your sale price. On a $400,000 home, that saves you $7,000 on the listing side alone.
The buyer's agent commission is a separate matter. Even though you are not obligated to pay it, it is usually beneficial to pay something to the buyer's agent. However, this amount is always negotiable, and is usually only one factor when reviewing offers for the purchase of your home. We'll help you understand your options and make the decision that's right for your situation. Book a free consultation to get started.
Commission breakdown on a $400,000 sale
Fee
Typical Agent
Listing-side fee
Paid to the agent representing you
Buyer's agent (2.5%)
Negotiated with every offer
Total commission
Your listing-side savings
$7,000
* Buyer's agent commission is negotiated with every offer received
Frequently Asked Questions
The Process, Step by Step
Schedule a Free Consultation
We start with a no-pressure 30-minute call to learn about your home, your timeline, and your goals. We'll walk you through the program, answer every question, and confirm the flat $5,000 fee covers everything you need.
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just straight answers.
We Prepare Your Listing
Once you're ready to move forward, we coordinate professional photography, write your MLS listing description, and handle all the paperwork to get your home on the market fast.
Your home appears on Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and the full MLS — the same exposure as any top agent.
Showings & Offers
Buyers and their agents schedule showings directly. When offers come in, we review them with you, explain every term, and help you negotiate the best deal — all included in your flat fee.
You're never alone in the process. We guide you through every offer.
Close & Keep Your Equity
At closing, you pay $5,000 — that's it for the listing side. Any buyer's agent commission is always negotiable and you are never obligated to pay it. The rest of your equity stays with you.
On a $400,000 sale, that's up to $7,000 more in your pocket vs. a traditional 3% listing agent.
Ready to Keep More of Your Equity?
Book a free 30-minute consultation by Zoom or by phone and see exactly how much you'll save on your home.
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